Headstand - Sirshasana
Technique 1
Sit in Vajrasana i.e. squat on the floor, toes pointing backwards.
2
Bend forward and rest on your folded hands. Your hands should be shoulder length apart. 3. Make a triangle from your finger-lock and elbows.
4
Bending forward, place the middle of your head on the floor, right into your finger-lock.
5. Now slowly bring your legs into your body.
6. Your soles will automatically leave the ground with practice and your knees will touch your abdomen.
7 Now, keeping the balance, straighten your legs from thigh-joint, knees will remain folded.
8. Next straighten your knees also and completely balance your body on head.
9 While returning to the original position first fold your knees.
10. Then fold your legs from thighs and let your thighs and knees touch your abdomen.
11. Now slowly feet on the floor
12. Do not raise your head immediately. Rest your head, knees and soles on the ground for a few breaths.
13. Slowly roll over on your back and rest in shavasana.
Beginners: If you have trouble with balancing, take the support of a wall. Slowly you will learn to let go and stand on your own without wall support.
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